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August-October 1970

Exchange with Myron Kaufmann about Manuscript of "The Coming Destruction of Israel" (1970)

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1. Myron Kaufmann to R. Lamm

1. Myron Kaufmann to R. Lamm (Aug. 21, 1970)

1. Myron Kaufmann to R. Lamm (Aug. 21, 1970)

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